Berenson Fellowship 2027/2028: $5,200 Monthly Grant
The Berenson Fellowship 2027/2028 at I Tatti, The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies, supports scholars researching “Italy in the World.” The residential fellowship lasts four or six months and provides a grant of USD 5,200 per month. Applications must be submitted by November 16, 2026, at midnight Cambridge, MA time.
Quick Overview
Programme: Berenson Fellowship
Opportunity Type: Residential Research Fellowship
Host Organization: I Tatti, The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies
Location: Florence area
Duration: 4 or 6 months
Grant: USD 5,200 per month
Relocation Support: Up to USD 1,800
Deadline: November 16, 2026, at midnight Cambridge, MA time
About the Berenson Fellowship 2027/2028
The Berenson Fellowship supports scholars whose research explores “Italy in the World.” Projects should examine transnational dialogues between Italy and other cultures during the Renaissance.
For this fellowship, the Renaissance is broadly understood as the period from the 14th to the 17th century.
I Tatti encourages applications from scholars working in:
• Architecture and the arts
• History
• Philosophy
• Literature
• Music
• History of science
Projects may explore connections between Italy and cultures including Latin American, Mediterranean, African, Asian, and other contexts.
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Grant and Fellowship Benefits
Selected Berenson Fellows receive financial support and access to I Tatti resources.
✓ USD 5,200 monthly grant
✓ One-time relocation supplement of up to USD 1,800
✓ Rent-free apartment when available, with utilities paid by the fellow
✓ Housing subsidy when an I Tatti apartment is unavailable
✓ Access to the Biblioteca Berenson seven days a week
✓ Lunch with other I Tatti Appointees from Monday through Friday
✓ A dedicated desk or carrel in the Library
Fellows are also expected to participate in the wider I Tatti community through conferences, lectures, concerts, and selected fellowship activities.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the fellowship requirements stated by I Tatti.
• Hold a PhD at the time of application
• Upload a scan of the PhD certificate
• Not be working toward a second PhD
• Work solely on the research project submitted with the application
• Be conversant in English
• Have familiarity with Italian
• Be able to conduct most of the proposed research in Florence
The proposed research may form part of a larger project. However, fellows may not simultaneously work on editing other book or article projects.
Priority is given to early- and mid-career scholars. Applications are welcomed from scholars of all nations, with special consideration given to candidates without regular access to research materials and facilities in Italy.
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Fellowship Terms
The Berenson Fellowship is residential. Fellows must live in the Florence area and spend at least three days each week at I Tatti.
Applicants should indicate a preference between:
• Fall: September through December
• Winter-Spring: January through June
Fellows cannot take on other obligations, including part-time teaching, during any part of the fellowship. The Berenson Fellowship also cannot be held at the same time as another fellowship or award.
Term Fellowships at I Tatti can only be held once and cannot be deferred. They are intended for scholars who have not previously held appointments at I Tatti, except Graduate Fellows.
Visa, Health Coverage and Housing Responsibilities
Fellows are responsible for obtaining any required visa, permesso di soggiorno, and health coverage. This responsibility also applies to accompanying family members when relevant.
Applicants receiving a partial salary or outside grants must disclose this information and obtain permission from the Director.
When possible, I Tatti provides an apartment rent free, although fellows are responsible for utility costs. If an apartment is unavailable, a housing subsidy is offered to help with rental expenses.
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Application Process
Applications may be written in English or Italian and must be submitted electronically.
Applicants can apply for only one type of I Tatti fellowship during an academic year.
Two scholars who know the applicant’s work well must also submit recommendations online. Applicants are encouraged to register their referees early so they have enough time to complete their recommendations.
Selection Process
Applications are evaluated by international scholars.
The selection committee gives particular attention to:
• The strength of the proposed project
• The project’s potential to produce original results
• The applicant’s curriculum vitae
• The applicant’s ability to contribute collegially to the intellectual life of the Harvard Center
Important Dates
• Application deadline: November 16, 2026, at midnight Cambridge, MA time
• Recommendation deadline: November 21, 2026
Official Link
Submit your application through the official application portal below.
